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SY03 XCA

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,257 mi
Last recorded118,257 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 XCA
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2013 118,257 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2012 111,546 miles

Exhaust corroded and has a clamp missing.

Inner and outer sills corroded.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 104,738 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Inner sills slightly corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 May 2010 95,923 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 95,752 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 90,181 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 90,164 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 85,772 miles

RH sun visor does not lock up correctly

Fail 3 Apr 2008 85,767 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

RH sun visor does not lock up correctly

Pass 26 Apr 2007 77,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 59,319 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 6?

Based on 1,904,140 MOT tests across 159,651 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,713
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
159,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,082
position lamp(s) not working 38,980
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,576
Registration plate lamp not working 29,515
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,494
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SY03 XCA is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2003 Mazda 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 83,392 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,082 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SY03 XCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda 6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SY03 XCA registered?

SY03 XCA is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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